Nishat Bagh Tourism
Type of destination: Historic/Mughal Garden
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
Nishat Bagh, known as the 'Garden of Bliss,' is situated on the eastern side of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop. This terraced Mughal garden was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Nur Jehan, the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Covering approximately 46 acres, Nishat Bagh displays the Persian style of architecture and is the second-largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley after Shalimar Bagh. It consists of 12 terraces, representing the 12 Zodiac signs, descending from the top, and each level has its own unique beauty, adorned with a variety of flowers, chinar trees, and fountains. Nishat Bagh provides a stunning, panoramic view of the Dal Lake along with the Pir Panjal mountain range. It is a symbol of natural elegance and historical significance, offering visitors a tranquil ambiance amidst lush greenery and vibrant flowerbeds, making it a photographer's delight and a nature lover's retreat.
Opening and Closing time of Nishat Bagh
| Monday |
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday |
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday |
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday |
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Sunday |
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Nishat Bagh
| Adult |
INR 20 |
| Child |
INR 10 |
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to Nishat Bagh
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the garden has several terraces to explore.
Carry a camera to capture the picturesque views.
Visit during the early hours to avoid the crowd.
Keep some time to relax and enjoy the serenity of the garden.
Top 5 Reviews on Nishat Bagh
peggyang868
Wrote on 21st Nov, 2023
A season of flowers taking holidays.
The most important thing is Nov is the wrong reason to visit since the garden does not seems to burst with blooming energy in the winter season. I feel like all the flowers and plants are in holiday m..
debashis77_12
Wrote on 26th Oct, 2023
The biggest of all Moghul garden in Srinagar
The actual name of the garden is Nishat. Out of the four or five gardens in Srinagar, the Nishat Garden and Shalimar Garden are close to each other, and both of these gardens are equally good in size..
Raucousrocker
Wrote on 25th Oct, 2023
The most picturesque place in Srinagar
Easily the most picturesque place in Srinagar, we were lucky the catch the flowers and the Autumn fall colours in October , especially the Chinar,
The place is to be seen to be believed, the camera ca..
Amelie9626
Wrote on 20th Oct, 2023
Lovely and picturesque
Wonderful though crowded. Lots of locals and tourists both. It was a lovely evening spent in October and we got lucky enough to chat with the gardeners about upcoming suitable plants for the winter se..
616sanjivc
Wrote on 12th Oct, 2023
Nishant Garden is a must visit in Srinagar
We visited this beautiful garden on the last leg of our Kashmir visit, towards the end of September. A really beautiful garden with different varieties of flowers at different levels. Although it had ..
